Thorp Air Command - T18.net
http://t18.net/thorpforum/

Anybody made a fuel tank dipstick?
http://t18.net/thorpforum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6718		 Page 2 of 2
Author:  Tim Brown [ Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Anybody made a fuel tank dipstick?
I like the idea of the fiberglass rod, did you notch it or use some kind of paint marking?

I hadn't thought about the implications of tall vs short gear and different tail wheels.... I was looking for an easy fix but will take the high road and do it right. Thanks for the advice.

I am more than happy to learn ;)
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Anybody made a fuel tank dipstick?
My great Uncle was a Crew Chief on one of the Navy's NC-4's and passed on to me his fuel dip stick. When folded it is only 6 inches long and unfolds to 24 inches. At least 75 years old and made by the Stanley Company. It can be adjusted (folded)

Image Insert:
Image

Put File Caption Here

Image Insert:
Image

Put File Caption Here



Image Insert:
Image

Put File Caption Here

for varing fuel densities and OAT. Proved to be invaluable crossing the Atlantic (at nite). I believe it to be the last one? It's really a 100 year old Stanley folding wood tape measure. It could work as a fuel gauge ! [:p]

RB
Author:  admin [ Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Anybody made a fuel tank dipstick?
I made a dipstick from a 3/8 dia. rigid plastic tube with marks on the outside. I heated the tube and drew it down to a small dia. tip. I stick it in the tank, wait a second, put my finger over the open end and pull it to take a reading. I often take two readings just to confirm.


*** admin posted for John Kerr ***
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Anybody made a fuel tank dipstick?
It also makes for a good swizzle stick at Happy Hour ! Just funnin with ya John ! Make sure you bring it to KVIS as it will surely provide hours of intelligent conservation.

RB
Author:  James Grahn [ Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Anybody made a fuel tank dipstick?
Hey RB,
That hood looks like the one on that 1966 Volvo station wagon you gave me a ride in. Did you ever get the AC to work? Or the passenger window to roll down?
Just funning ya.
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:09 am ]
Post subject:  Anybody made a fuel tank dipstick?
1984...get your facts straight Mister !

RB
Page 2 of 2 All times are UTC - 6 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
https://www.phpbb.com/